The CFRI CF Community Voices Podcast

Imagine going on a cruise to the sunny Caribbean, only to be told by the doctor on board that you were barred from the ship and finishing your vacation. That is exactly what happened to Ella Balasa, an adult with CF, who sought assistance from a cruise doctor whose lack of knowledge of CF led to very unfortunate outcomes. In this podcast, Ella details her ...

Imagine going on a cruise to the sunny Caribbean, only to be told by the doctor on board that you were barred from the ship and finishing your vacation. That is exactly what happened to Ella Balasa, an adult with CF, who sought assistance from a cruise doctor whose lack of knowledge of CF led to very unfortunate outcomes. In this podcast, Ella details her ...

This podcast was recorded at CFRI's Cystic Fibrosis Adult Retreat in April, 2026. Many people with cystic fibrosis suffer from headaches caused directly or indirectly by the disease. In this podcast, Megan Drews, PT, DPT, PCS explains the most common types of headaches people with CF experience, how to identify and avoid common triggers, and practical techniques for headache ...

This podcast was recorded at CFRI's Cystic Fibrosis Adult Retreat in April, 2026. Many people with cystic fibrosis suffer from headaches caused directly or indirectly by the disease. In this podcast, Megan Drews, PT, DPT, PCS explains the most common types of headaches people with CF experience, how to identify and avoid common triggers, and practical techniques for headache ...